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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

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Madagascar citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Madagascar vs Sri Lanka: passport comparison

Madagascar

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #157 · mobility 79.7

Sri Lanka

19

visa-free countries

Global rank: #180 · mobility 71.4
10

countries both Madagascar and Sri Lanka can enter visa-free together

Sri Lanka: good to know

Colombo

Capital

Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)

Currency

Sri Lanka Time (UTC+5:30)

Time zone

+94

Calling code

Where else Madagascar goes visa-free

→ AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free · 180 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 21 days → → EcuadorVisa-free · 90 days → → El SalvadorVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GuatemalaVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Sri Lanka

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Madagascar citizens can get a visa on arrival for Sri Lanka — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Madagascar or Sri Lanka?
The Madagascar passport is stronger: 28 visa-free countries versus 19. Global rank: Madagascar #157, Sri Lanka #180.
Where can Madagascar and Sri Lanka citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 10 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Sri Lanka?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Madagascar and Sri Lanka?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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